Rose co-stars in HBO mini-series

FAMU Essential Theater alumnus Anika Noni Rose co-stars in a new seven-episode HBO drama that debuts tonight.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is based on the international bestselling novel series of the same name by Alexander McCall Smith. It chronicles the adventures of Precious Ramotswe (Jill Scott), the eminently sensible and wise proprietor of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana.

Aided by her highly-efficient yet rather peculiar secretary Grace Makutsi (Rose), Ramotswe investigates cases, helps people solve problems in their lives, and begins a special friendship with the highly respectable owner of a garage.

Guest stars in the pilot include David Oyelowo ("The Last King of Scotland," HBO's "Five Days" and "As You Like It"), Idris Elba ("28 Weeks Later," HBO's "The Wire"), Colin Salmon ("Die Another Day," "Match Point") and Tony winner John Kani ("Final Solution," "The Ghost and the Darkness").

No. 1 Ladies' premieres tonight at 8 pm EST. The official trailer is available below.